Bactris setosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a palm tree with black and brown prickles, pinnate leaves, and black to purplish fruits. It is native to Brazil, and was described in 1826.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Bactris setosa being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Bactris plumeriana
- Bactris mexicana
- Bactris major
- Astrocaryum mexicanum
- Bactris guineensis
- Aiphanes minima
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Arecales
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Bactris
- Species
- Bactris setosa
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